
Michigan Fishing Report – August 28, 2020
Michigan Outdoor News Editor Bill Parker takes a look at the smallmouth bass bite on Lake St. Clair and other action around the state.

Michigan Outdoor News Editor Bill Parker takes a look at the smallmouth bass bite on Lake St. Clair and other action around the state.

During 2019 bass tournaments registered with DNR, the top 5 bass caught weighed in at 6.5, 6.4, 6.26 and 6.10 (two fish) pounds. Several more were caught right around the 6-pound mark.

Anglers awaiting fall weather patterns in hopes that, with it, overall fishing action will pick up.

Boats to kids can be like a prison after a while. The kids have explored the space, played with what they’re able to, and in minutes to hours can feel like they’re trapped rather than

Late summer through fall, the lures are great for stream smallmouths.

Despite everything, this is an exciting time to observe and be involved in the outdoors.

Due to a low abundance, the Wisconsin DNR has begun a stocking initiative and plans to stock about 9,280 large fingerling walleyes every other fall in even-numbered years.

Water levels are high and water temps are, well, about the same. So how’s that impacting the bite on state fisheries?

There was a little bump in the road last week with the return of warm weather that again forced water temperatures to climb. This up-and-down fluctuation in lake temperatures seems to have walleyes not knowing
Sign up for the Outdoor News Weekly Newsletter and get 2 months of FREE access to OutdoorNews.com – packed with hunting, fishing, and conservation news. No Catch.
This offer includes digital access only (not the printed edition)
We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.
If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.
Let’s get you reading!
We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.
• Click Continue below.
• You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.
• Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!
• After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue. You’ll either:
If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.
We know you love the outdoors—now we want to make OutdoorNews.com the ultimate destination for all things hunting, fishing, and conservation.
Take our brief 3 minute survey to share your thoughts, and help us build the best outdoor website on the planet. As a thank you, we’ll send you a special offer!
Together, we can make OutdoorNews.com even better.
For a limited time, you can get full access to breaking news, all original Outdoor News stories and updates from the entire Great Lakes Region and beyond, the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes, fishing & hunting tips from pros and experts, bonus web content and much, much more, all on your smartphone, tablet or desktop For just a buck per month!
Some restrictions apply. Not valid with other promotions. $1 per month for 6 months (you will be billed $6) and then your subscription will renew at standard subscription rates. For more information see Terms and Conditions. This offer only applies to OutdoorNews.com and not for any Outdoor News print subscriptions. Offer valid thru 3/31/23.
Already a subscriber to OutdoorNews.com? Click here to login.